mollycoddling

present participle of mollycoddle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mollycoddling
Verb
  • Just remember to label your edibles clearly and let everyone know the potency before indulging.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In America, self-control is framed as a personal choice — a way to get in shape or prove mental toughness before indulging again.
    Julie Cobalt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • This followed Ryan Clark accusing the Lakers of coddling LeBron’s son, Bronny James, as he won’t be required to travel while on G League team The South Bay Lakers due to the squad flying commercial.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Republicans have inveighed against progressive prosecutors after some have brought fewer drug possession cases and sought shorter prison sentences, arguing Democrats are coddling criminals.
    Jeff Amy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Mollycoddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mollycoddling. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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